Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
Oakland's timezone is UTC-8, making Oakland two hours ahead of Honolulu.
There are ten Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flights each week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HNL to OAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, so jetting to Oakland (and then visiting more of the United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Alaska Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates HNL to OAK flights. An exceptional 85.06% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HNL and OAK include:
San Diego International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
Kona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
At the moment, $145 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $332. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HNL to OAK.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HNL to OAK.
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Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HNL land on time.
To reach Honolulu International Airport from central Honolulu, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HNL:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Oakland and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Oakland in March.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Honolulu International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HNL to OAK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Oakland has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 13 kilometres west of Oakland, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

